alkylamino
|al-kyl-a-mi-no|
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/ˌælkɪˈlæmɪnoʊ/
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/ˌælkɪˈlæmɪnəʊ/
alkyl group with amino
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alkylamino' originates from the combination of 'alkyl' and 'amino', where 'alkyl' refers to a type of hydrocarbon group and 'amino' refers to the presence of an NH2 group.
Historical Evolution
'alkylamino' is a modern term used in organic chemistry to describe compounds with both alkyl and amino groups.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a compound with alkyl and amino groups', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or containing an alkyl group attached to an amino group.
The alkylamino compound was used in the synthesis of the new drug.
Synonyms
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